Category: Health

Regarded as the most common endocrine disorders worldwide, about 30 million Americans have thyroid dysfunction. As part of generating awareness, January is observed “National Thyroid Awareness Month” every year – which calls attention to the various health problems related to the thyroid gland. Sponsored by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the 2023 campaign aims …

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Regular physical activity can help older adults to improve balance, maintain or lose body weight and keep their mind sharp. Emerging research suggests that regular physical activity can help boost immune function. Physical activity can also improve sleep and reduce anxiety. The winter season is a challenging time for everyone to stay active, more so …

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Each New Year is an excellent opportunity to adopt a healthy lifestyle, stop harmful habits, and enhance your wellbeing. Many Americans make resolutions when they ring in the New Year. The most common ones are to exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight. Here are some steps you can take to boost your health in …

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Getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult for people who have severe back pain. Non-restorative sleep is typical when a person is in pain and prevents the relaxation of the muscles and impedes healing that normally occurs during sleep. Severe pain in the back can make it extremely difficult for a person to find …

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This is a continuation of our blog Tips to Gain Muscles while Losing Weight. In the previous blog, we discussed what body recomposition is as well as tips for the process. Just exercise is not enough when you are trying to lose weight and gain muscles simultaneously. Your diet plays a crucial role in body …

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Gaining muscles and losing weight simultaneously are the twin goals of weight training and physical conditioning. Experts call this ‘body recomposition’. Though gaining muscles while losing weight is not always easy, it is necessary for maintaining overall health and wellness. As aging affects the strength of the muscles, maintaining muscle mass and strength is crucial. …

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstruction of airflow from the lungs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 15.7 million Americans report being diagnosed with COPD and millions are living with the disease without being diagnosed. November is observed as National COPD …

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Today, people are spending a lot of time on laptops, computers and mobile phones. Over these years, these electronic devices have become part of our lifestyle. At the same time, spending too much time on these devices pose risks of certain health issues. One common problem is text neck. What is Text Neck? Text neck …

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Diabetes is the most widespread “lifestyle disease”. According to a 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 34.2 million people, or 10.5% of the U.S. population have diabetes and about 7.3 million people have diabetes but have not yet been diagnosed (2018). The American Diabetes Association (ADA) observes November …

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Everybody looks forward to the holiday season. However, it often brings unwelcome guests – stress and depression – that can ruin the fun and even affect your health. The demands of the season – shopping and running errands while battling crowds, back-to-back holiday parties and social gatherings – are all potential stressors. Besides this, feelings …

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